Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $625 and $860. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 81/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 4,037,547); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $860
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 4037547
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 98/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, the Honor Magic8 scores 7 points higher (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 76/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (56/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 4716234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $860 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads Honor Magic8 by 14.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $235. Honor Magic8 was $235 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (99/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (56/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.